Agree, Schenn could fill that 2RW, but I’m just concerned with giving up any of our skilled young forwards. Especially now that they are showing that skill.

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the College line playing well for sure, can`t recall the last time I`ve not been lazy and actually typed out JFK`s name

I think the B`s have the pieces to make that deal with the Blues, the question (s) will be, not how much the Blues want in return but what positions are they looking to fill and with what player. It`s a toughie, Schenn is a real nice player, checks all the boxes of what I think the B`s need, like to see it happen. I`m far more excited with Schenn than any deal involving a Simmonds/Carter

I still think he has potential to be a good player, but I don't understand why he didn't stay in Providence for a few weeks after his send down to really work on his complete game. I look at the way the team is handling Senyshyn and question why Donato doesn't get the same program because as of right now he is a one trick pony.

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Daddy has a friend in the Bruins front office, that's why. And when you think about it this is shortchanging Ryan's development, not helping it.

Daddy has a friend in the Bruins front office, that's why. And when you think about it this is shortchanging Ryan's development, not helping it.

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He's also the best goal scorer in the system, something Boston desperately needs. Even in Providence he's been very productive. I don't think it has to do with the name as much as people think. He definitely needs to get better but he is producing better than any of the other kids that came up did. I do think there is space for another kid as well such as Cehlarik, Fitz, or Frederick. I don't think Seny is quite ready, but is progressing well.

He's been having more good games than bad for the past month. I don't normally believe that a playoff contending NHL team is the right place to develop a prospect, but it is what it is and I've been pleased with Donato's continued progression.

He's been having more good games than bad for the past month. I don't normally believe that a playoff contending NHL team is the right place to develop a prospect, but it is what it is and I've been pleased with Donato's continued progression.

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On deeper teams he is in the AHL. He is the best of the lesser options. Less to do about his dad.

Too bad that on any given backcheck I find him trailing by 30-40 feet behind Heinen, JFK or even when he was with Acciari or Backes.

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Yeah for harvard it seemed like he was a one man show on the forecheck and was Marchand like down low. In Nhl he is rarely F1 and seems to hope the other guys will do the work to get him the puck. He is improving and I think is up for good now, just a thing to improve on.

Yeah for harvard it seemed like he was a one man show on the forecheck and was Marchand like down low. In Nhl he is rarely F1 and seems to hope the other guys will do the work to get him the puck. He is improving and I think is up for good now, just a thing to improve on.

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I noticed yesterday that at least 3 times when kid line went on back check he went straight to the bench. Hard to tell if he was told to do so by Cassidy or just bailed out on his line.

A tough night for Teddy. He got stonewalled, boarded, robbed on the breakaway, ragdolled. I think his compete level is better than at the beginning of the season. The real weakness is his strength. The whole kid line has no real jam not only him. Looks like he will snipe it when open and uncontested for the time being. I don't think he will have that kind of luxury very often in the playoffs.

A tough night for Teddy. He got stonewalled, boarded, robbed on the breakaway, ragdolled. I think his compete level is better than at the beginning of the season. The real weakness is his strength. The whole kid line has no real jam not only him. Looks like he will snipe it when open and uncontested for the time being. I don't think he will have that kind of luxury very often in the playoffs.

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Solid analysis. For the time being I'm hoping the kid line stays intact simply because there is really nobody better at the moment, and maybe they can grow their games while gaining chemistry. But, yeah, the playoffs terrify me as they relate to the kid line. Donato is trying very hard relative to earlier in the season, and I love that about him. Problem is he is so freaking weak. You have to be able to exploit matchups and score with the third line some come playoff time. Cannot do that if your third line is getting pushed around.

A tough night for Teddy. He got stonewalled, boarded, robbed on the breakaway, ragdolled. I think his compete level is better than at the beginning of the season. The real weakness is his strength. The whole kid line has no real jam not only him. Looks like he will snipe it when open and uncontested for the time being. I don't think he will have that kind of luxury very often in the playoffs.

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Strength and also reaching for the puck instead of skating to it is something that drives me up the wall with him. It leaves Donato, who doesn't have a lot of strength to begin with, little leverage to work with when the puck is contested. The kid is giving maximum effort out there and isn't afraid to take a hit, so kudos to him. I think the hits to the mouth, getting dental work, and getting banged up have helped give him some confidence that he can stick his nose in the dirty areas and live to tell the tale. I like his hands, compete level, and offensive IQ since his callup. He still needs to work on his strength and skating, as his first step and acceleration are a tad too slow.

I keep reading butchy saying "put in his time," and keep wondering if hes talking about donato.. i go back and forth on him.. right now, there seems to be too much pressure on him and he seems to want to shoot it as soon as the puck gets on his stick.. overall i actually really like that line and sure they get pushed around but ive actually been pleasantly surprised at the amount of o-zone time they are able to get.. really fun line to root for